Thank goodness...

...we already have Keeghan. This whole swine flu thing has sent the world into a panic, China included. There are rumors flying that the CCAA has stopped issuing travel approvals (the piece of paper that says you can come get your child) and will not be sending referrals anytime soon either. So, families that have referrals and have sent back all their paperwork and are waiting simply for their travel approval will be waiting a bit. And families that are "next" waiting for referrals probably won't see those for another month or more. That stinks for kids and their families. I'm sure it's being done in the best interest of not having sick children but that doesn't make the wait any easier. The CCAA has a statement on their website basically asking adoptive parents who HAVE their travel approval to put off travel for a bit until this blows over. I am SO glad that I am not one of those parents waiting...my heart goes out to them.